Introduction
Follow this guide to replace the Moto G5’s rechargeable battery. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
This procedure will not work for the Moto G5S. Be sure to check your phone model before you begin this guide.
For your safety, discharge your existing battery below 25% before disassembling your phone. This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair.
Tools
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Insert your fingernail or the flat end of a spudger into the notch on the bottom edge of the phone near the charging port.
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Pry with your fingernail or twist the spudger to release the back cover from the phone.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger into the seam and slide it along the bottom edge to release the clips holding the back cover to the phone.
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Continue sliding the flat end of the spudger along the seam for the remaining sides of the phone.
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Insert your fingernail or the flat end of the spudger into the notch below the battery.
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Pry with your fingernail or spudger until you free the battery from its recess.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
After completing this guide, calibrate your newly-installed battery.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Motorola Moto G5 Answers community for troubleshooting help.
5 comments
this is not the g5 replacement procedure. it will not work.need to remove screen.
@Tom Tercek - You are in a huge mistake. This is the Motorola Moto G5 phone and the battery is removable and as shown on the pics, very easy to replace.
is it also possible with moto g5s?
Unfortunately, the G5S does not have an easily replaceable battery.